France

France is the land of Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône, and other famous and historic wine producing regions; from the moment Romans first introduced the vine France has been the country to emulate or challenge for all newcomers. It is home to some of the most prestigious and expensive wines in the world, yet it also produces large amounts of everyday drinking wine. As well as the well-known regions there are hidden gems and curiosities such as Jurançon, Cheverny, Saint Pourçain, Palette, Château-Chalon and many more. Consumers often wrongly think that there is a general French ‘style’, which couldn’t be further from the truth. From the cooler north the the sun-baked south, everything is produced from delicate, crisp whites to powerful, full-bodied reds.